Celia Louise Sims

Celia Louise Fleming Sims, 78, peacefully departed this world on March 12, 2025. Born on November 7, 1946 in Austell, Georgia to the late Agnes Irene Huckeba Fleming and John Henry Fleming, Celia was the youngest of fourteen children.

Affectionately known as "Meme" to her family and friends, Celia's kindness drew people to her. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Celia and Thomas had a passion for travel, and she especially enjoyed traveling to support her husband during his softball tournaments. She also loved to take her grandchildren to Pigeon Forge every summer.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Thomas Sims; her sons and daughters-in-law, James Darin Sims (Leigh) and Thomas Darrell Sims (Sheri); her daughter and son-in-law, Mica Sue Sims Carter (Jake); her grandchildren, Lauren LaPointe (Spencer), Nick Sims (Dannie), Dillon Sims (Haley), Blair Carter (Morgan), Peyton Childers (Troy), Levi Briscoe Sims; her great grandchildren, Sawyer, Xander, Wyatt and Wes.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by thirteen brothers and sisters as well as her granddaughter-in-law, Faith Sims.

The family will recieve friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Douglas Chapel and a memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory in Douglasville, Geogia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory of Douglasville is in charge of arrangements. 770-942-2311